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If you are looking for the best bear watch tours in Alaska then check out Bear Viewing in Alaska because they have now introduced some new bear watch tour packages in theory portfolio for a mindful bear watching in Alaska. All their tours come with an itinerary that offers everything from bear watching to delicious food and a friendly stay.
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Why Visit Alaska for Bear Watching?Alaska has been home to a different scope of untamed life. From Bald Eagles to otters to remarkable types of bears, there’s no lack of entrancing untamed life seen here. A bear-seeing tour is no doubt the most special experience you have during your outing to the Last Wilderness.
If you’re keen on bear watching, make the most of our Creeks Falls Bear tours. Every bear watching tour offered by Bear Viewing in Alaska is driven by a specialist Alaskan Naturalist Guide who can ensure you’ll see bears, making it one of the most mind-blowing open doors for bear seeing in The Frozen North. Peruse on to become familiar with this stand-out experience!
Keen on adding a bear seeing visit to your Alaska schedule? Book our Streams Falls Bear tour by Bear Viewing in Alaska. We can hardly hold on to assist you with arranging the outing that could only be described as epic!ADVERTISEMENTAll that You Want to Realize About the Creeks Falls Bear Watch Tour
AccessibilityThe Streams Falls Bear Survey Visit is accessible from Anchorage. This tour incorporates airplane transportation to and from Streams Falls as well as three hours at the Falls’ bear seeing region.
If you can’t make it during these dates, just relax! You can book another of our bear watch tours at Katmai Public Park or Lake Clark. These choices are accessible from mid-May to early September and begin at $695 per individual including airplane transportation.
Bear Tour ScheduleThe Creeks Falls Bear Survey Visit permits you to get an inside take a gander at brown beachfront bears (peninsular mountain bears), wild bears, and more right at home.
For more information visit https://bearviewinginalaska.com/

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Roger Blackburn, oneworld VP Europe, Middle East and Africa (second from the left) collects the Gold award in the Best Alliance category in the Business Traveller ‘Cellars in the Sky Awards’, awarded for the 13th year in row , surrounded by colleagues from fellow oneworld members airlines.
For the 13th year in a row the oneworld® alliance has been named the world’s Best Airline Alliance for wines served by member airlines onboard in an annual international tasting competition.
The Gold award in the Best Alliance category came from the Business Traveller’s Cellars in the Sky Awards 2023 now its its 38th year.
The Cellars in the Sky Awards has been running since 1985 and celebrates the best business and first class wines served by airlines on their flights.
Judging this year’s inflight wines were winemaker John Worontschak, Masters of Wine Sam Caporn and Peter McCombie, and head judge Charles Metcalfe, founder of the International Wine Challenge.
oneworld’s VP Europe, Middle East and Africa, Roger Blackburn, picked up the award at a ceremony in London this week following a blind tasting by judges who sampled more than 280 wines submitted by 30 airlines for consideration.ADVERTISEMENTRoger Blackburn, said: “We are delighted to raise a glass to all oneworld carriers who took part in this year’s Cellars in Sky Awards which helped to secure the alliance’s premiere position and once again recognised our member airlines for offering the best wines in-flight.”
2024 saw oneworld member Qantas win a record thirteen medals in a total of nine categories, including Best Business Class White, Best Business Class Red, Best Business Class Cellar, Best First Class Sparkling, Best First Class White, Best First Class Red, Best First Class Fortified / Dessert Wine, Best First Class Cellar and Best Overall Cellar.

Several oneworld member airlines also received medals in the Cellars in the Sky Awards:

American Airlines received a Silver in a First Class Rosé awardsBritish Airways took home a Silver in the First Class Red awards, a Silver in First Class Sparkling, and a Bronze in First Class Rosé awardsJapan Airlines was awarded with a Bronze in the First Class White awards and a Bronze in the First Class Best Wine List awards   Malaysia Airlines received a Gold in the First Class White awards and a Bronze in First Class Sparkling, a Silver in the First Class Cellar awardsQatar Airways received a Gold in First Class Rosé awards, a Silver in Business Class Red, a Bronze in First Class Fortified / Dessert Wine, a Bronze in the Business Class White, a Silver in the Business Class Cellar and an Overall Cellar awardsAirlines can compete for awards in any category, so long as they serve wine in business or first class on mid- or long-haul routes and are able to enter two red and white wines, a rosé, a sparkling wine, as well as a fortified or dessert wine from each cabin.

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Active Travel Group (‘ATG’) has published its first annual sustainability report as it outlines ambitious plans to accelerate action on climate change, working towards a 50% reduction in carbon emissions across the Group by 2030.The ATG approach to sustainability focuses action in three key strategic areas: Climate, Conservation and Community.
ATG brands which include the Wilderness Group, Ski Solutions and Cycling for Softies were founding signatories to the Glasgow Declaration, announced at COP26 in Scotland. Building a baseline understanding of the Group’s Scope 1, 2 & 3 carbon emissions has been a key climate priority over the last two years, and the Group publishes the results of this audit within the report, alongside reduction targets for 2024 and beyond.
The report reveals that Wilderness’ Scope 1 & 2 carbon emissions reduced by 16% over the period, supported by the introduction of a pilot fleet of electric vehicles to support tours from its Aviemore base in Scotland.
ATG’s sustainability report also highlights efforts the company is making to support conservation and community campaigns relevant to each of the Group brands. At the heart of these efforts is the Wilderness Conservation and Community Fund (WCCF). Founded in 2010 by The Wilderness Group, this initiative allows travellers to give back to those environments and communities at the heart of the travel experience.
Since its launch in 2010, The Wilderness Group has raised over £100,000 for grass roots environmental and community organisations dedicated to making the world a better place. In addition, the Wilderness staff team has the goal of committing 800+ hours of volunteering time per annum to those projects, supported as part of their “Big 100” volunteer programme in 2024.ADVERTISEMENTATG Chief Sustainability Officer, Paul Easto who authored the report said:
“By taking the significant step of publishing The Active Travel Group’s first annual sustainability report, we are making an ongoing commitment to providing greater insight and transparency on our sustainability performance, sharing progress against the goals and targets we have set.”
Commenting on the report, Group CEO Craig Burton said:
“Our ambition at ATG is to provide industry leadership and action across our key sustainability focus areas.  Whilst we recognise the scale of the challenge the industry is facing and the need to intensify our own efforts, all of our teams across the UK and Ireland can be rightly proud of their achievements in recent years.”
Championing Lower Carbon Holiday Choices
Cycling for Softies has been promoting low-impact travel for over 35 years. Having measured the brand’s carbon footprint in 2022-23, the data revealed that the average Cycling for Softies holiday has a footprint of 126kg CO2e per trip, or 18kg CO2e per day.
With over 30% of guests now choosing to travel by train to their destination (on average 30kg CO2e return), Cycling for Softies offers one of the lowest carbon holiday options for exploring Europe. A seven-day bike tour in Provence staying in 4-star hotels and including return train travel from London would be 157kg CO2e which equates to a 75% reduction in emissions compared to taking the same trip by plane. Cycling for Softies publishes CO2e data on its website alongside tour details allowing customers to make an informed choice.
Supporting Grass Roots Conservation Projects
For nearly two decades, The Wilderness Group has supported the conservation charity, the John Muir Trust in their work to protect and preserve the wild places of Scotland.
Over the next three years, Wilderness will be supporting the John Muir Trust on a Mountain Woodland project on the slopes of the iconic Perthshire mountain of Schiehallion. The project aims to create a varied habitat linking low-level woodland to the alpine zone bringing biodiversity, aesthetic, and carbon benefits.
Financial support delivered via the Wilderness Conservation & Community Fund (WCCF) will be bolstered by regular volunteer work groups from the Wilderness team to provide resources to undertake groundwork and assist with tree planting.

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During its 2024 press conference, Selahattin Bilgen, CEO at iGA Istanbul Airport, stated that the airport invested 160.1 million Euros in 2023 and announced an investment target for 2024 as 656.5 million Euros, as well as outlining key targets across flight routes, runways, sustainability and passenger satisfaction.Increasing its influence as a global transfer hub day by day, iGA Istanbul Airport started 2024 with innovations and ambitious growth targets, following a very successful 2023. Despite being open for only five years, it has held the title of “Europe’s Busiest Airport” in terms of number of flights for the last four consecutive years. Bilgen said:
“Since we started flight operations in 2019, we have increased the number of flights from 329,876 to 505,968 at the end of 2023, and thereby the number of passengers from nearly 53 million to 76 million, breaking records for both daily flights and passenger numbers in the summer. Türkiye as a destination has also seen a boost in tourism, becoming the fourth country in the world to host the highest number of tourists. We are so thrilled to be able to contribute to Türkiye’s national economy and to our citizens through this sector.”
Targets for 2024

Increased passengersADVERTISEMENTAnnouncing that its passenger target for 2024 is 85 million, Bilgen stated that iGA Istanbul Airport continues to grow its passenger traffic with more passengers every day. “We plan to increase the number of flights to 532,000 in 2024,” said Bilgen, highlighting that the airpor plans to increase the number of passengers by 12.77%.

Additional airlines
Expressing that the airport is proud to increase the number of airline companies it serves, from 61 in 2019, to 101 by the 100th anniversary of the Republic, Bilgen announced that iGA will be welcoming a total of 11 new airlines by the end of 2024. He stated: “This signifies iGA Istanbul Airport establishing leadership in the global aviation industry. iGA Istanbul Airport ranks among the world’s top three airports regarding the number of served airline companies.

Upgraded runways
iGA Istanbul Airport also has plans to implement the first triple parallel runway operation in Europe in 2024. Selahattin Bilgen added, “We will break new ground among ICAO member nations with our triple independent runway operations.” Bilgen continued: “We are targeting operations with the highest efficiency and capacity, after the USA. With this method, our 120 ATM/h (hourly air traffic capacity) capacity can potentially exceed 148 ATM/h. This capacity increase in air traffic will play an essential role in our airport exceeding its contract’s 150 million passenger target and reaching 200 million passengers without any additional runway investment following Phase 5.”

Increased Investment
Stating that it had invested 160.1 million euros in 2023, Bilgen confirmed plans to increase their investment at iGA Istanbul Airport in 2024. He continued; “2024 will be the “Year of Investments” for iGA.  We will invest 35 million Euros for the General Aviation Terminal, which we plan to complete at the end of the year, and we hope to invest 146.4 million Euros in the Eskişehir GES Project, which we will also complete by the end of the year. With the 199.32 MWe unlicensed SPP (Solar Power Plant) to be established on an area of 3,000,000 square meters by iGA Havalimanı İşletmesi A.Ş. in Eskişehir,  iGA will be the first airport in the world to meet all of its electricity needs with renewable energy. We anticipate an annual energy production of 340.446.833 kWh/year through this plant. For the Hilton Istanbul Airport, which we plan to complete in the first quarter of 2025, we have an investment target of 25.6 million Euros this year. We aim to invest a total of 656.5 million euros in 2024,  with a total investment of 331.2 million euros planned for the construction of the East-West runway and the North-South backup runway in 2024.”
Cargo expansion
iGA Istanbul Airport is a significant centre in terms of world cargo transportation, with the cargo area now reaching three times that of Hong Kong Airport’s. Bilgen added: “There are currently 14 scheduled cargo airline companies that are actively operating at the airport, and our current infrastructure could reach a capacity of 5.5 million tons, at an impressive level of 1.4 million square meters.”
Investment from FedEx and Trendyol
iGA Istanbul Airport also announced its cooperation with Trendyol and FedEx Express, the world’s largest express transportation company. FedEx Express has started installing a 23,000-square-meter facility in the iGA Istanbul Airport Cargo Zone, which will be a hub that will integrate operations on three continents, providing strategic connectivity between Asia and Africa. Bilgen commented that the team “is proud to host Europe’s new global air transportation facility.”
The Trendyol project, which will have a total area of ​​12,000 square meters and a daily output capacity of 150,000 products, with an investment of 36 million euros, is planned to become operational in the first quarter of 2025. Thus, the storage areas will increase to 150,000 square meters, the number of warehouses to 14, and the parcel area to 353,000 square meters.
Reducing emissions
iGA Istanbul Airport, with its “Our Focus is the World, Our Goal is the Future” mission, is among the world’s airports committed to “Net Zero CO2 Emissions”, aiming to reduce their emissions by 45% in six years compared to the base year.  “We will achieve a 73% emission reduction in 2040 and reach the Net Zero Emission target in 2050”, Bilgen said, underlining that iGA completed the year 2023 with 14% less emissions than targeted, according to the Net Zero roadmap prepared in line with the IPCC 1.5°C scenario.
He added: “With our waste recycling program, we are determined to achieve our zero emission targets by 2050, taking concrete steps such as reducing waste emissions by 50% and converting 50% of our vehicle fleet to electric vehicles,” he said. iGA Istanbul Airport has already achieved significant success in the ACI Airports Carbon Accreditation programme by reaching Level 4 in three years. This was achieved through decreasing energy consumption by nearly 11%, and decreasing the water footprint by 5%. iGA Istanbul Airport recycled 35% of their waste and ensured its addition into Turkey’s economy as a raw material.
Passenger satisfaction
The passenger satisfaction rate is increasing every day, and following a study conducted by GfK Research Company over three years, the public’s appreciation rate of Istanbul Airport has increased continuously, reaching 89% in 2023. Selahattin Bilgen stated that he believes this rate will increase even higher with the opening of the Gayrettepe-Istanbul Airport metro and emphasised how proud they are to be the preferred airport of the people of Istanbul.
Source: https://www.timesaerospace.aero/news

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Introducing Inclusive Morocco the first LGBTQ+ -founded and led luxury travel company in Morocco with a 100% Moroccan team. Set up by two passionate advocates for sustainability and inclusivity, Bilal El Hammoumy and Rania Chentouf, Inclusive Morocco itineraries are meticulously designed to celebrate the rich tapestry of Moroccan culture, with the local environment top of mind. The experienced team champions excellent hospitality and inclusiveness, ensuring every traveller leaves Morocco with a unique and profound connection to the country’s abundant spirit.
Featured trips include Echoes of the Atlas, Morocco with a Family, and Northern Morocco.
**NEW** for 2024: Echoes of the Atlas: This pioneering trip underscores the power of regenerative travel, showing that luxury and sustainability can happily coexist. It invites travellers to experience the Atlas Mountains’ grandeur through a lens of luxury that does not compromise the environment, ensuring a journey as enriching as it is responsible. Prices start from £13170 per person based on two people sharing.Morocco with Kids: Specially designed to cater to the UK market, this trip is adaptable to families of all sizes, including multi-generational groups. It offers a blend of activities that ensure every family member, from the youngest to the oldest, experiences the magic of Morocco in a way that is meaningful and memorable. Prices start from £3165 per person.Northern Morocco: Spotlighting Inclusive Morocco’s area of expertise and origin, this trip offers an intimate exploration of Northern Morocco’s rich heritage and new experiences. From the historical streets of Tangier to the rugged Rif mountains, travellers will discover a region brimming with culture, history, and new opportunities for adventure. Prices start from £3710 per person.Commitment to sustainability and social impactInclusive Morocco operates with sustainability as its compass, embedding eco-conscious practices and community engagement into the core of its operations. The company is steadfast in its commitment to fostering a positive social and environmental impact, aiming for a harmonious balance that not only resonates with the vibrant spirit of Morocco but also secures an inclusive future for all.
Through active engagement with the local LGBTQ+ community and support for non-profit organisations such as the High Atlas Foundation, Association Darna, and Kif Kid Organisation, Inclusive Morocco pledges to contribute significantly to the communities it touches.
Collaborations with environmental start-ups like MJ Bike Morocco and initiatives with WeTravel to offset carbon emissions are testament to their goal of achieving a negative carbon footprint by 2026, underlining actions that echo through the valleys of Morocco to create lasting positive change.ADVERTISEMENTA pioneering force in LGBTQ+ and luxury travelInclusive Morocco stands as a beacon of progress in the travel industry, not only highlighting the beauty and diversity of Morocco but also championing the values of inclusivity and diversity.
Join Inclusive Morocco on a journey where luxury meets sustainability, culture embraces inclusivity, and every travel experience is an opportunity to make a positive impact. Discover a new way to explore Morocco, where every step is a step towards a brighter, more inclusive future.
Visit www.inclusivemorocco.com for more information.

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Visit also IMG Worlds retails shops in each zone and take with you souvenirs, original and one-of-a-kind collectables to remember your incredible day. The entry tickets are available on www.IMGworlds.com

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Specialist tour operator Journey Latin America has refreshed three of its Private Journeys offering visitors even better value for money in 2024 as well as the opportunity to explore some of the region’s off-the-radar locations.
COSTA RICA
Value Costa Rica: The Essential Highlights showcases the country’s top attractions: Tortuguero National Park, Arenal Volcano, Monteverde Cloud forest and Manuel Antonio in just 12 days. The holiday costs from £1,750 per person, almost £250 per person less than last year, and includes additional wildlife excursions in the Santa Elena Reserve and Manuel Antonio National Park. The price includes good-quality accommodation in beach and wilderness lodges, breakfast daily, two dinners, transfers and excursions. International flights are extra.
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The enchanting silver cities that lie Northwest of Mexico City and are easily accessible by road yet are almost always overlooked by first-time visitors to Mexico. Each city has its own character: the university town Guanajuato built in a narrow gorge is a centre for music, theatre and dance, while the homely little town of San Miguel de Allende with cobbled streets and leafy plazas is a magnet for artist and Querétaro is renowned for its impressive colonial aqueduct. Journey Latin America’s 12-day Explore and Relax: Silver Cities to Pacific Coast holiday has been revamped to focus on San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato and Querétaro before ending on the jungle-fringed beaches of Zihuatanejo. The holiday costs from £3,830 per person and includes first-class hotels on a B&B basis, transfers, a domestic flight and excursions. International flights are extra.ADVERTISEMENTANTARCTICA
A holiday to Antarctica will offer a dazzling display of larger-than-life landscapes, a kaleidoscope of colours and a symphony of sounds. Along the shores and among the hauntingly beautiful bergs and glaciers thrives vociferous and always entertaining wildlife. Journey Latin America’s 14-day Signature Antarctica: Highlights of the Antarctic Peninsula has been refreshed to include a 10-day mid-range expedition cruise on board the Ocean Endeavour allowing guests the chance to camp on the ice, kayak and take a photography course. This excellent value-for-money holiday costs from £8,250 per person and includes an expedition cruise to Antarctica, full board during the cruise, domestic flights in Argentina, mid-range hotels on a B&B basis pre and post cruise, excursions and transfers. International flights are extra.
For further information contact Journey Latin America (020 8747 8315, journeylatinamerica.com)

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Villa Select launches its first ever collection of Crete villas with nine beautiful private-pool properties in the north of the Island – in the resorts of Rethymnon, Hersonissos, Prines, Armeni and Elounda. The beautiful new Crete collection is available for agents to book now, for stays in April 2024, through to end October starting from just £657* per week.
Becci Aldridge, Villa Select General Manager, said: “We are delighted to be expanding into a brand-new destination for 2024.  Our initial nine Crete Villas are all based in the North of the island and offer spacious modern living with private pools and there is a property for everyone, ranging from family bolt holes near the beach, to picturesque countryside villas. We plan to add further Crete properties in the coming months and our destination experts have been working hard to get to know the properties and resorts first hand – an invaluable resource for both customers and agents who may not be entirely familiar with the destination themselves”.
Villa Select specialists have visited every resort in the collection, so holidaymakers can be assured of first-hand knowledge and personal recommendations. From flights to car hire and local advice, Villa Select offers the highest level of service – recently achieving a Silver award in the 2023 British Travel Awards for ‘Best Travel Company for Villa Holidays’, for the third year running.
Trade friendly sample package: Joy of The Sea, Elounda, Crete. Sleeps 6 | 3 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms. Fri 05 Apr 2024, 7 nights. Accommodation only total Price £1,188 per week (Based on 6). With flights (return from London Gatwick inc. luggage) £5,496.

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